Explore the Family Name Leiting
The meaning of Leiting
German: patronymic from any of various ancient Germanic personal names composed with Old High German leod, liud ‘people’ (see, for example, Ludwig).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Leiting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leiting saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 56,526th most common, but by 2010, it fell to 63,218th place, marking an approximately 12% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly over this decade, from 338 to 316, showing a 6.51% decrease. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 15%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #63,218 | -11.84% |
| Count | 338 | 316 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leiting
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Leiting surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, with a slight drop from 96.75% to 95.89%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races did see an increase, although the number remains relatively small at 1.58% for each category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.89% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |